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Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Biodegradable oral hygiene tools show no clear plaque reduction versus plastic toothbrushes
Natural toothbrushes work as well as plastic for plaque
This meta-analysis of 408 children and adults found no clear difference in plaque index between biodegradable/natural oral hygiene tools and…
Bamboo toothbrushes and miswak sticks may remove plaque just as well as plastic ones, but the evidence is weak.
Frontiers
Jun 25, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Systematic review suggests interdental brushes may reduce plaque and inflammation in orthodontic patients compared with other methods
Interdental brushes might help reduce plaque and gum inflammation for patients with braces
This systematic review evaluated interdental brushes (IDB) versus toothbrushing alone, floss, orthodontic toothbrushes, monotufted brushes, …
A review of studies found that using interdental brushes with braces may lower plaque and gum swelling better than just flossing. However, t…
Frontiers
May 7, 2026